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1 York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Local Enterprise Partnership Skills and Employability Board Meeting Agenda 19 April 2018 (13.00 - 15.00) - The Da Vinci Suite Members 1. Jo Corney DWP 2. Matt Parsons York Potash 3. Maxine Squire City of York Council 4. Allan Stewart (Vice Chair) Selby College 5. Ruth Smith (Chair) PM Management Consultants Ltd 6. Laura Mason NYBEP 7. Paul Bell East Riding Council 8. Emma Smailes FSB 9. Charles Lane FERA Science Secretariat 1. Peter Johnson Local Enterprise Partnership 2. Jude Knight Local Enterprise Partnership 3. Hannah Beever Local Enterprise Partnership 4. David Kerfoot Local Enterprise Partnership 5. Simon King Local Enterprise Partnership 6. Louise Lunn Local Enterprise Partnership 7. Pip Betts Local Enterprise Partnership Circulate 1. Dave Bowe North Yorkshire County Council 2. Gary Fielding North Yorkshire County Council 3. Michael Leah North Yorkshire County Council 4. WEB publications Local Enterprise Partnership Apologies 1. Craig Gaskell Coventry University, Scarborough 2. Annabel Jelley Local Enterprise Partnership 3. Sam Alexander Your Consortium 4. Margaret Hicks-Clarke Independent 5. Paul Brennan North Yorkshire County Council Guests 1. Sarah Haigh ESFA 2. Mick Speke ESFA 3. Carolyn Frank FSB
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York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Local Enterprise Partnership

Skills and Employability Board Meeting

Agenda

19 April 2018 (13.00 - 15.00) - The Da Vinci Suite

Members 1. Jo Corney DWP 2. Matt Parsons York Potash 3. Maxine Squire City of York Council 4. Allan Stewart (Vice Chair) Selby College 5. Ruth Smith (Chair) PM Management Consultants Ltd 6. Laura Mason NYBEP 7. Paul Bell East Riding Council 8. Emma Smailes FSB 9. Charles Lane FERA Science

Secretariat 1. Peter Johnson Local Enterprise Partnership 2. Jude Knight Local Enterprise Partnership 3. Hannah Beever Local Enterprise Partnership 4. David Kerfoot Local Enterprise Partnership 5. Simon King Local Enterprise Partnership 6. Louise Lunn Local Enterprise Partnership 7. Pip Betts Local Enterprise Partnership

Circulate 1. Dave Bowe North Yorkshire County Council 2. Gary Fielding North Yorkshire County Council 3. Michael Leah North Yorkshire County Council 4. WEB publications Local Enterprise Partnership

Apologies 1. Craig Gaskell Coventry University, Scarborough 2. Annabel Jelley Local Enterprise Partnership 3. Sam Alexander Your Consortium 4. Margaret Hicks-Clarke Independent 5. Paul Brennan North Yorkshire County Council

Guests 1. Sarah Haigh ESFA 2. Mick Speke ESFA 3. Carolyn Frank FSB

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Agenda 19 April 2018

No. Item Lead

1 Chairs Welcome

Apologies

Minutes meeting 8 Feb 2018 for approval

Declarations of interest

Membership – Skills Audit

New members

RS 13.00 – 13.15

2 LEP Skills Delivery Plan

Update and approval

PJ 13.15 – 13.30

3 ESIF

Performance of Contracts

ESIF Open calls

The Skills Team

13.30 - 14.00

4 ESFA Update

Update

SH, MS

14.00 - 14.30

5 Skills Capital Update

Status of projects

Next meeting?

PB 14.30 - 14.45

7 AOB

All

14.45 – 15.00 Close

Date of next meeting 07 June 2018 (time may vary depending on whether a Skills Capital

Panel meeting takes place)

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Skills Brief for the Skills and Employability Board - In Confidence

By: The Skills Team For meeting: 19.04.18

Content

1. ESIF - Open Calls Page 1

2. Performance of existing ESIF and non-ESIF skills contracts Page 2

3. The Careers and Enterprise Company Page 3

4. Skills Capital Fund Page 3

5. Social Inclusion Page 5

6. Skills Events and Publicity Page 5

7. Apprenticeships Page 6

8. The Careers Strategy Group Page 6

1.0 ESIF – Open Calls

The two LEP Skills for Growth calls were published on the ESIF website closed 07.12.17. 1. Business Scale-up; 2. Specialist Skills in the YNYER Area. The nine strands of the two calls are given below.

Project Priority 2.1 Priority 2.2

1 PA 2.2 Support for SME’s in succession planning where there is an ageing workforce

£0.25m

2 PA 2.1 Support for people aged 50+ to remain economically active for longer

£0.5m

3 PA 2.1 Support to increase overall earnings for those on in-work benefits

£0.5m

4 PA 2.2 Capacity building to support SME recruitment from the widest pool of talent

£0.25m

5 PA 2.2 Apprenticeship Capacity building £0.5m

6 PA 2.2 Apprenticeship Hub £1m £0.5m

7 PA 2.2 Graduate Plus - Capacity Building in SME’s to recruit and retain graduates

£0.7m

8 PA 2.1 Women into STEM and digital technologies £0.25m

9 PA 2.2 Capacity Building for SMEs in a Changing Market Place

£0.2m

Total £1.25m £2.4m

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The Managing Authority (DWP) received eleven applications to the calls. Two of these applications have been rejected as the value was below that given in the call specification. The remaining nine have been invited to submit a full application. The LEP has been liaising with the TAP and is running two brokerage workshops, on 13th and 16th April to investigate possible coordination and collaboration between applicants. The deadline for full applications will be end of June 2018.

The Skills Team

Continues to work with the ESFA to explore extension to delivery of current Opt-In provision.

Members of the team meet regularly with Humber LEP to discuss collaboration, e.g. options for future cross-LEP calls; overlapping provision including the early development of a Women in the Workforce call (see paragraph below).

Submitted a call for developing Agricultural Skills and Skills Support for the Unemployed (continuation from ESFA provision) to the Managing Authority in order to test moderation and eligibility and for possible publication in May 2018.

Women in the Workforce A potentially ESIF funded Programme is being drafted by the LEP to support women in the workforce. It will analyse known barriers and then help address them such as gender pay gaps and gender stereotyping. It will act to transform organisations so they become better able to support women in their roles including mentoring Programmes, advice networks and by engaging role model ambassadors. The Programme will provide bespoke leadership training and give practical help to returners. It will set out to inspire women, especially young women, and encourage innovation and entrepreneurship. 2.0 Performance of existing ESIF and non-ESIF skills contracts (See Appendix 1 for details)

All contracts are being performance managed by ESFA and those that fall below the acceptable delivery threshold are likely to have funding clawed back. The ESFA is attending the SEB to update on current status of all contracts.

ESF Lead Provider Meeting The LEP supported an ESF Provider meeting (facilitated by Your Consortium) to bring together organisations delivering ESF and similar non-ESF Programmes. Its purpose was to aid cross referrals, encourage joint working and ensure delivery was aligned across the YNYER patch. There was good representation from YNYER delivery organisations. Activities included: APM ex-offender support across YNYER and Humber; Craven College Positive Progressions contract supporting pre-troubled families and Connecting Opportunities supporting migrants in the LCR overlap. Further meetings are likely to be scheduled.

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3.0 The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC)

The project has continued to gain momentum especially since the recent publication of the National Careers Strategy which places the CEC firmly as the strategic coordinator for the government mobilising careers guidance in schools. Going forward locally, the emphasis will be to consolidate and build relationships between Enterprise Advisors (EA’s) and the schools as well as the quality of the activities between businesses and schools. The LEP has extended the existing contract (which was due to end April 2018) held by NYBEP, until August 2018 to ensure continuity and maximise the success to date. The CEC is about to launch a prospectus about the introduction of Career Hubs, which we know there will be 20 across the UK and is open for LEP’s and combined authorities to bid into. The prospectus can be found at: www.careersandenterprisecompany.co.uk The YNYER LEP will be submitting a bid which needs to be completed by the 25 of May. It is using the Careers Strategy Group Members as the LEP’s mechanism to gather information and stakeholder views on how to develop the best model for the YNYER area. We are also in the process of developing the tender invitation to deliver the CEC contract after August 2018 until August 2019. The latest figures (to end of March 2018) are: 59 schools engaged; 44 Enterprise Advisors matched to schools.

4.0 Skills Capital Fund

The current status of all projects

2014 Skills Capital active projects

No. Lead Title Total % LEP Status

1 Harrogate College

New build and facilities

£6.00m 50% Operational

2 AB College Agri-Engineering Centre

£1.80m 33% Operational

3 AB College Agri-tech Skills Centre

£3.00m 33% Operational

Totals £10.8m

2015 Skills Capital Projects

1 Craven College

Animal Management

£1.6m 50% Funding Agreement in place. Work in progress. To open Easter 2018

2 Selby College

Specialist Equipment

£230k 50% Operational

Totals £1.83m £915k

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2016 Skills Capital Projects - Progression via LGD submission

1

Yorkshire Arboretum

Tree Health Centre

£520k £260k Provision transferred to FY 18/19. Research into commercial activities (due mid Feb) presented to Trustees March then business case.

2

GIFHE ELITE project £10.25m £3.345m Funding Agreement in place. Work under way. Claims being submitted.

Totals

£10.77m £3.605m (Included with LGD3 submission)

2016 Skills Capital Projects – Identified to be fast-tracked

1 Selby College

Trailblazer £150k £75k Operational

2 East Riding College

Mechatronics Workshop

£385k £225k Operational. Opened 17 October 2017

Totals £535k £300k (Included with LGD3 submission)

2016 Skills Capital <£50k contribution (taken from existing funds)

1

Craven College

Electronic and Computing Lab.

£70k £35k Operational

2

York College

Internet of Things

£40k £20K Operational. Use of kit now embedded in curriculum

3

DTA RADAR2 £23k £10k Project withdrawn

Totals £133k £65k

2017 Skills Capital – Digital Infrastructure for Skills

No. Lead Title Total £ LEP Status

1

Bishop Burton

Digital Platform £600k £400k Applicant notified that further development is required

2 ER Council EES Project £184k £67k Funding for project withdrawn

3

AB College Future Farm £920k £450k Applicant notified that further development is required

4

GIFHE Scarborough TEC

£543k £543k Applicant notified that further development is required

Totals £1.647m £1.46m

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2017 Skills Capital – Other priority provision

No. Lead Title Total £ LEP Status

1

Craven College

Employer Hub £166k £83k Funding for project withdrawn

2

DTA READ £0 £0 Business case was not received by deadline and extension dates also missed, Notified funding of £35k withdrawn 11.01.18

Totals £1166k £83k

Proposed 2018 Skills Capital – Digital & Technology Infrastructure for Skills

Consideration being given to a potential call and decision to be announced in due course.

Total c£800k (LEP contribution)

5.0 Social Inclusion Joint YNYER and Humber LEP Social Inclusion Role: From April the YNYER LEP lead on social inclusion initiatives will also be developing the social inclusion activities for the Humber LEP. This will bring about streamlining and advantages from economies of scale and increase opportunities for influencing at a regional level. Social Inclusion Group: The Social Inclusion T&F Group met on 26 March. The membership has been expanded to include Joseph Rowntree Foundation and NOVUS. The Group continues to explore joint working opportunities that support individuals to up-skill, overcome barriers and reduce their dependence on benefits. Initiatives will promote the benefits of an inclusive workforce to businesses. 6.0 Skills Events and Publicity Calderdale College are changing the date of the skills event that was planned for 06 June 2018. Instead of one main event it is to arrange three sector specific events. The dates and venues are to be confirmed. These events will showcase all the skill initiatives including Future Needs Research, Digital Maturity, Mental Health Toolkit for Employers, Opportunities with Brexit, Digital Connectivity, and Business Development. It will be an opportunity for delegates to take away freeware such as the learning materials and toolkits that have been developed by the funded projects.

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7.0 Apprenticeships

The Apprenticeship Strategy Group is proposing a joint event with Humber LEP Apprenticeship Strategy Group for Providers, Colleges and Higher Education Institutions. It will focus on areas of common interest across the regions to develop a sense of shared ownership for challenges, priorities and solutions. A proposed items for discussion is how best to widen and promote an Apprenticeship Ambassador Network. The YNYER LEP is developing an annual round-up of the Apprenticeship data and LMI that will enable partners and stakeholders to assess whether current activities are actually contributing to the targets set-out in the Apprenticeship strategy. During Apprenticeship week the LEP supported an employer consultation event with York St John University. Its aim was to determine the areas of Apprenticeship reform that employers need most support with. Findings are being worked-up into a workforce planning resource that will increase the level of understanding of reforms and levy process. The resources will provide impartial support and signposting for employers and intelligence will be shared with Providers, Colleges and HE Institutions as an effective employer engagement tool.

8.0 The Careers Strategy Group

The Group has appointed Laura Mason, Chief Executive of NYBEP, as its new Chair. The Groups ‘Entitlement Statement’ has been developed as a guidance tool to illustrate to school leaders the impact of engaging in the CEIAG agenda (with regard to YNYER LEP expectations and also meeting the national statutory guidance). The tool will be cascaded to schools via Careers Strategy Group members and demonstrated at schools events attended by senior leaders. The tool informs on next steps for implementing statutory guidance and signposts to local resources including Careers Enterprise Company and the ESIF CEIAG project.

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Appendix 1. Overview of Projects

Details of contract performance are shown in the table below. The RAG ratings show the status for: a) the reporting period to mid-February 2018; b) the

duration of the contract to date (the % figures shows spend over time into the contract where Green = performance 0% to -10%; Amber = -10% to -30%; Red =

> -30%).

No Contract and

full value

Profile

to Nov

‘17

Actual RAG

This

period

RAG

On-

going

Notes

1 NEET

£373k

£286k £145k 39/77 Prospects. The % difference between planned spend and actual spend is the highest it has

been so far in the Programme.

2 CEIAG (MDA)

£225k

£120k £113k 50/76 Prospects. During January 2018 the LEP approved in principle a proposal to extend contract

time and value (from £225k to £337.5k).

3 CEIAG (TA)

£201k

£144k £101k 50/76 Prospects. During January 2018 the LEP approved in principle a proposal to extend contract

time and value (from £201k to £301.5k)

4 Skills Support

for Unemployed

(MDA)

£373k

£343k £203k 54/76 APM is delivering sector-based routes to move Learners into employment. Sectors include

warehousing and security. APM has made changes following analysis of exit interviews.

During December 2017 APM requested cost neutral changes that were approved by the LEP

and the ESFA. This includes having a reduction in the quota of progressions into

Apprenticeships.

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5 Skills Support

for Unemployed

(TA)

£127k

£123k £85k 67/76 APM. Comments as above. During December 2017 APM requested cost neutral changes that

were approved by the LEP and the ESFA.

6 Community

Grants (MDA)

£746k

£746k £507k 68/80 HLC. This contract has got back on-track as HLC are now providing more support than

anticipated to grant recipients. During January 2018 the LEP approved a proposal in principle

to extend the contract time and value.

7 Community

Grants (TA)

£255k

£255k £174k 69/80 HLC. Comments as above. During January 2018 the LEP approved a proposal in principle to

extend the contract time and value.

8 Skills Support

for the

Workforce

(MDA)

£2.98m

£1.8m £1.5m 49/76 Calderdale College. Performance with learning outcomes is still behind profile but

improving. The LEP and ESFA continue to monitor and refocus effort where necessary.

Developmental outputs account for around 24% of the contract value and so are critical to

success. The College has undertaken a cost neutral re-profile which has reduced TNAs and

increased regulated learning. The College has submitted to the ESFA a request to grow the

contract value from £3m to £4.5m and extend the end date to June 2019. Unfortunately the

outcome of its request will not be known until April/May 2018.

9 Skills Support

for the

Workforce (TA)

£1.018m

£675k £476k 47/76 Calderdale College. Comments similar to above. The College has submitted a proposal to

extend contract time until June 2019 and value (from £1.018m to £1.527m).

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10 Higher-level

Skills (MDA)

£560k

£363k £80K 14/76 Calderdale College. This contract continues to underperform and the College wishes to

reduce its value. The College’s request to merge SSW and HLS contracts was rejected, but

the ESFA has agreed to reduce value down to only existing commitments and will consider a

business case for SSW growth (if its performance is within any required tolerance). The

refusal to allow contracts to merge impacts on growth as contacts are restricted to increase

by no more than 50%.

11 Higher-level

Skills (TA)

£191k

£96k £13k 07/76 Calderdale College. As above.

12 Apprenticeship

Services (MDA)

Reduced from

£1.4m to £308k

£190k £196k 64/76 GIFHE. A contract reduction has been requested (£1.4m to £308k) but earnings have

increased considerably during this period, mostly due to the achievement payments for a

number of high-value learning aims in November 2017. GIFHE is currently undertaking a

stocktake with the supply chain (at the request of ESFA) to establish the value of funding

committed to existing Learners.

13 Apprenticeship

Services ( (TA)

Reduced from

£508k to £99k

£49k £37k 38/76 This GIFHE contract mirrors comments given under MDA. GIFHE has requested the contract

to be reduced from £508k to £99k.

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DWP & Big Lottery ESIF projects (non-ESFA managed)

No Contract Partic-

ipants

last

period

Actual

Partic-

ipants

Variance RAG

last

Qtr

RAG

On-

going

Notes

1 Access to

Employment

(Move Forward)

£3m

N/A N/A N/A Data supplied by DWP 01 March 2018. 24 job starts out of a target of 24 have

been sustained for 13 weeks and 6 out of a target of 8 have been sustained for

26 weeks. Performance Improvement Notice was issued on 21 December 2017

until end April. This will not affect the terms of the contract as new starts on

the Programme complete in May 2018. DWP are currently reviewing extension

of contracts. The LEP has informed that it will not support an extension of this

contract because of performance.

2 Community Led

Local

Development

£6.9m

Contracts were signed in December 2017. Expressions of Interest for grants in

advance of signatures has been sought to enable a quick start to delivery. First

grant applications are expected to be agreed during April 2018.

3 Building Better

Ops.(Lottery –

Action Towards

Inclusion)

£7.67m

N/A N/A N/A ATI is reporting significantly lower than had been forecast as it has taken a

decision to report only the participants that have robust eligibility for its audit

purposes. It is believed that the actual participant numbers are closer to

contract target levels and this should become evident with the April data

reports.

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LEP Skills and Employability Board - Members Skills Audit

Em

ployers

LAs

Schools

FE HE

Voluntary

Govm

nt

Bio

Inclusion

AgriTech

HR

Early Y

ears

1 Charles Lane

2 Jo Corney

3 Laura Mason SMEs

4 Sam Alexander

5 Allan Stewart

6 Maxine Squire

7 Matt Parsons

8 Ruth Smith

9 Margaret Hicks-Clarke

10 Paul Bell SMEs +

11 Craig Gaskell

12 Emma Smailes SMEs


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